Dog Potty Training

Ten Tips to Teach Your Dog to Urinate Outdoors

2008-04-27T19:06:00.000-07:00

Does your dog urinate when visitors are present? Is your dog only housebroken when you are around? This is something you want to change fast, before it turns into a housebreaking problem! First, and most important: your dog needs to understand that urinating inside the house is Not Acceptable. Try to act with patience when you see this behavior. Don't punish him or shout at your dog, or he may be traumatized. The result will be that your dog will be frightened every time he needs to relieve himself in your presence. You need to train your dog to urinate outside the house.

Below are a few tips for this type of dog training.

1. If you catch him in the act indoors, interrupt your dog by saying, "No!" Speak firmly, but don't shout.

2. Take your dog out for a walk, and let him walk for five minutes or so.

3. When he squats to defecate, say "Go Poop!" in the voice you normally use for commands.

4. If he doesn't do so, put him in a cage. Walk him again after 20 minutes.

5. When he does follow your orders, make much of your dog. Pat him, show your appreciation, and give him a reward.

Catching him in the act is really the only way you can train him for this. If you fail to catch him, it's too late to say "No!"

When you take your dog for a walk, remember that you are required by law to clean up his feces. Carry a small plastic bag and a "pooper scooper". It doesn't hurt to take a spray bottle of water and some wipes as well, in case he urinates in an inappropriate place. If you do not clean up after him immediately, whether indoors or on the road, your dog will think it's acceptable to make a mess in these areas. Always alert the dog by saying, "No!" and cleaning up the mess right away.

Here are more steps you can take to house training a dog.

1. Buy a dog repellent to keep your dog away from furniture, carpets, etc. B'Have" is a spray repellent, while "Boundary" is a shaker can of granules. Their odors are not unpleasant to humans, but offensive to dogs.

2. Stray animals are attracted to places where other animals have urinated or defecated. Use one of the repellents above to mask residual odors. This discourages stray dogs from urinating in that area.

3. Your might want to train your dog to relieve himself on command. Choose a command word like "Pee!" or "Poop!" -- short and crisp. As soon as he starts passing urine, say the word repeatedly. Then praise him when he's done. Do this every time your dog begins to relieve himself. In a few weeks, you'll find that the dog has formed the habit of urinating when he hears your command.

4. Don't forget to reward your dog when he eliminates on command. You can carry a bag of dog treats on your walks so you don't miss the "magic reward moment."

5. If your dog doesn't relieve himself within five minutes of your command, put him in the cage for about 30 minutes, and then try again.

The key to training your dog to urinate and defecate appropriately is patience. Never shout or punish the dog if he doesn't obey your commands. Make sure any outdoor furniture is placed away from the grass. This will make it less attractive to your dog.

If you follow these housebreaking hints and tips, your dog's elimination habits will be "up to scratch"!

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Dog Potty Training: Can I Get My Dog to Stop Eating It?

2008-04-15T05:10:00.000-07:00

Okay, so it’s not the cleanest or most appealing of dog behaviors, but it is a serious problem with most dog owners – how do I start dog potty training so that my dog stops eating poop?!

Well, there are no guarantees here, unfortunately. However, this article will detail some ideas you can try, so that your dog stops this disgusting habit.

Avoid ‘It’

One of the best dog potty training methods is avoidance. Don’t let your dog see anything he shouldn’t be eating, and he won’t. However, this is almost impossible when talking him for a walk, or really anywhere outside for that matter. For starters, at least make sure you are cleaning up after your own dog before he can get into it, and avoid places that you know are more ‘infested’ than others.

Keep Careful Guard

Make sure to go outside with your dog each time he needs to take a potty break. Then, you can watch him to make sure if he’s decided to get into the nasty stuff. If he does, use one of the obedience commands you’ve taught him, and reward him for listening. For instance, if he’s going for the doody, tell him to “Sit!”, and reward him immediately. Then you can guide him back into the house and avoid the situation altogether. A word to the wise here, though – try and frame what you want to say to your dog in positive terms, so he knows what’s expected of him. Just saying, “No!” doesn’t tell him what to do, it just tells him that he shouldn’t be doing it.

Use a Leash

In addition to the tip above, use a leash to reinforce this dog potty training method when taking your dog for a walk.

Make It Inedible

There are a wide variety of ways to do this, although they can be very frustrating, since every piece of something that your dog shouldn’t eat needs to be covered with it. However, if no other dog potty training methods work, try placing some bitter orange, super hot sauce or Tabasco on every ‘piece’ to deter consumption.

Supplement

Your veterinarian may have something they can provide you with that you add to your dog’s every meal to stop him from eating what he shouldn’t. One product is called “For-Bid”, although some people use meat tenderizer instead (just mix a little bit in before every feeding).

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How to Potty Train a Puppy

2008-04-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

First off, before you potty train a puppy you need to know that puppies are like little children and usually have a 15 second attention span. This being said, you also don't potty training sessions to last longer than 10 minutes.

Here are some additional tips and information you should know before you learn how to potty train a puppy. This information will help you out a lot when you begin your puppy potty training sessions.

1. Find a good odor neutralizer to permanently remove the odor of your dog's potty mistakes from your house. Dogs have a very good sense of smell and you will notice very quickly that a dog will usually go back to the same spot to go to the bathroom. If you can remove the odor of your dog's potty mistakes then your puppy will not think of that spot as being the new bathroom.

2. Don't leave your puppy unsupervised inside. Puppies can get into really small places like underneath chairs, couches, tables, etc. Keeping an eye on your puppy will ensure they don't go to the bathroom in any hidden places and it will also let you know when they need to go outside.

3. Notice your puppy's potty signs. Your puppy will usually scratch the floor, start smelling the floor intently, start walking weird, or begin to sit down a lot when they need to go to the bathroom. Whenever you see these signs take your dog out immediately and if they go to the bathroom outside praise them for it and give them a treat.

4. Keep an eye on the time your dog is inside. Small puppies can only hold it for 30 minutes. So if the time is approaching 30 minutes you will need to start watching them to see if they need to go to the bathroom. A general rule is puppies 2 months or less can go 30 minutes without needing to go to the bathroom then every month after 2 months the puppies can hold it an additional hour. When the puppy is done playing put them back into their crate or pin.

These are just a few of the many tricks I've learned over several years of training dogs and helping people with their puppy obedience problems. Hopefully these tips will help get you on your way so you can learn exactly how to potty train a puppy as quickly and effortlessly as possible.

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Dog Potty Training In 4 Steps

2008-04-04T20:04:00.000-07:00

An adorable puppy can turn into a nightmare quickly as they create messes all over your home. It's at this time that you need to start dog potty training. While it is far from a pleasant experience, it is necessary. In this article, I will show you a quick and effective way for potty training your puppy.

First thing you do is to set fixed times for the dog to go to the bathroom. Usually these times will be when the dog wakes up, after the dog eats and before going to sleep at night. In any case, make sure you consistently take your dog outside to go to the bathroom at fixed times. This means that feeding them at fixed times is going to be required.

Second, create an association for the dog to realize that it is time to go to the bathroom. For example, you can use a certain hand signal each time before you take the dog out, or you can use a verbal command.

The third step in the potty training process is to make sure to consistently take them to the same spot to go to the bathroom. What you're doing is conditioning them to go to the bathroom by taking them to the same spot to go to the bathroom every time. Just like any other type of dog training, potty training requires commands. When you tell a dog to sit, it sits if you have trained it properly. If you give them a command to go the bathroom they will know that it is okay. So once you take them outside, give them a command to go the bathroom.

Finally, give them positive reinforcement after they have done the necessary. Let them know what a good dog they are and how you are proud of them. You can even give them a treat the first few times they do it correctly so that they get the point.

Dog potty training isn't a very hard concept to understand. However, the most important thing is to be disciplined to be consistent with your efforts. This means consistently taken them out the same time, to the same spot, with the same command and always positively reinforcing good behavior.

If you can do this, then potty training will be as painless and easy as possible for you.

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Puppy Potty Training 101

2008-03-12T18:19:00.001-07:00

She's brown and fuzzy. Her four chubby legs wobble and she loves to nibble on your finger. Kola is the new addition to your family and everything she does is so cute. Everything except when she goes pee and poop on the floor.

Kola is only a few weeks old and is still trying to seek direction on what is good and bad behavior. Her whole world is big so she often gets confused on where and when to relieve herself. The only way she can learn is by trying out different locations all over the place and look to you for a reaction. Don't hate your puppy for not knowing, just start potty training her.

Puppy potty training will take some patience but if done correctly puppy potty training should only take a maximum of six months. Some people claim they were able to potty train their puppy in less than a few weeks. Since puppies are developing rapidly at this stage, they eat more food, burn up more energy and need to eliminate much more frequently. They also have not yet developed bowel and bladder control, so they can't 'hold it' as long as adult dogs.

You could crate train your puppy to help speed along her potty training. Buy Kola at crate that is big enough for her sit, lie down, and turn around in. Animals do not like to urinate or defecate in their own sleeping area. If the crate is too big it will giver her incentive to choose a corner to relieve herself in. Place bedding or blankets down to capture Kola's body scent and this will indicate to her that her crate is her own personal space. Crate training is done by keeping Kola confined until she shows a need to go to the bathroom. You then take her directly outside and reward her for urinating in the grass. The use of crate training to potty train your puppy will always guarantee you to be around when she goes and positively reward her for doing so.

If you do not believe in having your puppy potty trained with use of a crate then you can paper train her. When you leave the house, throw down some newspaper or doggie pads in the area Kola is confined in. When you come home do not scold her for peeing and pooing on the paper and she will soon learn that paper is an acceptable place to go. Slowly eliminate the quantity of paper use so Kola is eventually going over one square and your floor is saved. Don't be surprised if Kola relapses after you are convinced she has learned it. This is a common experience in puppy potty training so just reinforce the practice and she will understand.

If you are home often and just want to handle puppy potty training the old fashion way, then you should take Kola out every 45 minutes, after a play session, eating, and drinking. Praise her profusely and enthusiastically when she goes potty outside. You might even consider taking her to the same spot outside so she can smell her last moment there and remember what she is being influenced to do. Do not ever harshly punish Kola during the puppy potty training sessions by physical abuse because she is too young to connect her actions with your reactions. Instead stick to using negative tones in your voice while showing her exactly what she did wrong. Immediately take her outside after reprimanding her so she knows what you want her to do. If she has the ability to continue relieving herself once outside then praise your puppy for being potty trained.

Potty training your puppy might take a while but it will certainly bring your relationship closer and allow Kola to identify you as her leader. Ultimately, potty training your puppy will strengthen your bond. Just think about how cute she will be once she stops peeing and pooing on your rug!

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What is Clicker Training?

2008-03-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered if there was a kinder, friendlier way to train your dog using scientifically proven methods?

Then look no further than Clicker Training!

Clicker Training is not just another fad in dog training. It is the practical application of Operant Conditioning, a scientific method of behavior modification for training just about any animal - including your pet dog.

Clicker Trainers use an affordable little plastic noise maker (called a clicker) to "mark" good behaviour and reward it with food, play, or anything else the dog will work for.

The beauty of the clicker is in its precision. In dog training, timing is everything and clicker trainers really have the edge here. When we click, the dog learns that whatever he was doing right then when we clicked is what is being rewarded.

As we get some practise clicker training, we learn how to "shape" behaviors out of other behaviors. It's not as hard as it sounds, and it is really great fun!

Clicker Trainers generally don't growl at their dogs, hurt them, or rely on training collars. They learn how to get the behaviour they DO want instead of the behavior they DON'T want. It's a much less stressful way to train and indeed, to live!

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Potty Training a Dog Takes a Little Time and Patience by Andrew Bicknell

2008-02-23T20:26:00.000-08:00

For the new dog owner there is nothing quite as frustrating as potty training a dog. Teaching your dog that she needs to go outside when she needs to go to the bathroom is what house training is all about. It will take a little time but if you are patient with your new four legged friend she will soon do her business outside.

The first thing you will need to do is realize that punishing your dog is not the best way to get them to do what you want them to. Most dogs relieve themselves in the house because they don't know any better. Many times they will actually wait outside patiently until you let them in and then relieve themselves because that is what they are used to. Catching them in the act and giving a firm "No" and then taking them outside works best if this is the case. Rubbing their nose in it and yelling at them can actually make the problem worse because your dog will come to fear you instead of learning from her mistakes.

The newspaper method is one of the easier ways to housebreak a dog. This method if done correctly will actually allow you to train your dog to go on command. Pick a certain area inside your house as the designated doggy bathroom and lay down several layers of newspaper. Every hour or so take your dog to the designated newspaper spot and tell him to go potty, or any other command you wish to use for this task. You do have to be consistent and use the same command every time.

She will eventually go to the bathroom on the newspaper and when she does be sure to give praise. Also keep a close eye on her around the house and watch for signs that she needs to go to the bathroom. When you spot this behavior take her to the newspaper and give the command to go potty. As she learns to go on command you can start taking her outside to do her business until she learns that is where she is to go.

Potty training a dog is not the most difficult thing to do, but you do have to spend some time and have some patience with your dog to be successful. Once your dog has learned to go outside to relieve herself you can spend more time just enjoying the company a dog brings to you and your family.

Easy Steps on Dog Potty Training

2008-02-08T02:35:00.000-08:00

Dog Potty Training Tips - Quick and Easy

2008-02-04T03:09:00.000-08:00

Potty Training Your Dog is a vital first step in dog management, and is probably the most important step in your relationship with your dog. Nobody wants a dog that stinks up the house, so if your plans include winding up with a dog that can do tricks, or just be your best friend ever, then getting dog potty training tips is the first step, so let's get started.

Potty training your puppy will be different than with older dogs. It is important to remember that puppies to not have full control of their potty urges until they reach about 10 weeks old so training them any earlier will just confuse them and make training harder to accomplish when they are capable of learning. If your dog is younger than 10 weeks, try to keep him confined to a kitchen or a bathroom when you can not supervise him, and spread newspapers on the floor for him. Many people live in an apartment without a yard, so it may be necessary to train your puppy to go inside rather than outside. There are many types of inside potties for your dog, and a trip to your pet store, or a good website, should yield those varieties.

Inside the home you want to find a place that the puppy will always go to when nature calls to him. Try to keep it as far away as possible from his food and water, as well as his bed. When you catch him circling around or sniffing, or even in the act of going potty, grab him quickly and take him to his place. It is important to give him lots of praise when he goes, even if he misses and makes a mess. The last thing you ever want to do is scold or discipline your puppy when potty training puppies, because it just makes it harder for your puppy to learn. Lastly, other than seeing him sniffing around nervously, there are other things that you can watch for. After exercise and play, or when he first wakes up from a nap, or about 30 minutes after eating or drinking, get him to his potty. Dogs give lots of signals so watch him and learn and your job will be easier.

Puppies need to eat and drink more often than adult dogs, so it is natural that they will need to go potty more. Give your puppy lots of praise when they go to their area, and when they are done, check your dog’s paws to make sure that he didn't walk in it, and then clean up immediately after your dog is done. Keeping his potty area clean is not only healthier and more desirable to your dog, but it also keeps your house from smelling bad. Most dogs are easily and quickly trained, but it takes lots of patience on your part. You will find that both the time invested and clean-ups, are well worth it.

You may want to potty train your dog to go outside when nature calls. Unless your dog has easy access to a fenced yard, your dog will have to learn to hold it until his regular scheduled potty breaks. This can be a bit of a challenge at first but it can be accomplished with lots of patience and lots of praise.

When you take your dog on a scheduled walk on his leash, and you notice that he’s getting ready to pee, say to him, “Pee Pee time”, or what ever command you choose. Repeat the command several times when your dog is going. Always give your dog lots of love and praise when he goes potty on command, so that he will think that peeing when you tell him to makes you happy. Try to use the same command words every time and soon you will be able to get your dog to go on command.

If you take your dog to the back yard to go potty, try to take him to the same spot every time. Always give your dog the command to potty. Taking him to the same spot is important because as he goes unsupervised, he will go there. This makes your clean up job very easy, since you don’t have to hunt the whole yard for land mines. You should clean up that area often, or your dog will find cleaner accommodations.

Did I mention giving lots of love and praise when potty training your dog? This is the quickest way to train your dog to do anything. Your dog loves to please you, and when you give him that praise your dog will be the happiest animal on the planet, and will love you till their dying day. I encourage you to train your dog to sit, stay, fetch, heel, etc. There are many books available, and in today’s world information is easily available on the internet.

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Crate Training Puppy - Easy, Painless Procedures

2008-01-28T19:14:00.000-08:00

Crate training for your puppy is perhaps one of the first things you should do once he is weaned from his mom, especially if you plan for your puppy to be indoors with you, at least part of the time. In addition, crate training provides a sound basis for future obedience training. By conducting his crate training early, you are also establishing who is boss in your household. Because if you are not careful, your puppy could end up ruling the roost!

Puppies need a sense of security and a crate provides that for them. Knowing what they can and cannot do in the crate, establishes parameters that will serve them in good stead in the future. While the crate is primarily a means to contain your dog and prevent it from piddling in your home, it also gives them their own place that no one else has. It is that alone that provides the feeling of security for them.

Before starting the crate training, be sure you are a good, strong one of high quality. There are a number of models to choose from. A crate made from wire is a safe bet; choose one with a lock on it and is large enough for your puppy to maneuver. However, do not choose a crate too large for your pup. This gives your dog too much room to pace around and in turn does not lend itself to a place of sanctuary. This crate should be just big enough that your puppy can turn around and still be small enough to be intimated as his own little hidey-hole.

You can bet that your pup will not make toilet in his own "room." This is how puppies learn to hold their poop and pee inside the home. For short periods of time, get your dog acclimated to the crate. Place a special treat or toy inside and once your dog is in the crate, close the door and quietly praise him for being good. Leave him for just a short period and work your way up to an hour over time. Don't allow the puppy's whimpering to break down and let him out. This will just teach him that he can whimper and make noises to get what he wants.

Eventually, your dog will also come to recognize his crate as a sanctuary and may even seek it out for those times when he needs a quiet moment to himself. If you live in a household with children, sometimes even the most rambunctious puppy needs some quiet time. If you have been consistent with the crate training, your dog will go to his crate willingly.

Do not do anything to make the puppy think the crate is a punishment. It is not a jail. Make sure that your dog is not in the crate for too long of a period of time. You want to ensure that each session in the crate ends positively. One way to do that is to not leave him in there for too long. If your puppy is whimpering when you go to let him out, talk to him before you do it. If you let him out of the crate while he is crying, he will soon learn to expect that crying is a power to wield. You have to be strong and speak softly and encouragingly to him. Once he is calmer, then you can take him out of the crate.

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Crate-Training Your Puppy or Dog

2008-01-22T22:36:00.000-08:00

Crates or cages are a necessity for many dog owners. For those who have cats, birds, or other small animals they just don't trust their dog to be alone with, a crate can literally be a lifesaver. The trouble can be getting your dog accustomed to the crate. Though it may seem a daunting task, you can train your dog to accepting the crate as a positive experience.

Your first step in crate-training your dog is to pick out a crate. You want a crate or cage that is just big enough for the dog to turn around and lie down in. If you buy too large a crate, you may encourage the dog to eliminate in his crate, i.e. he could sleep in one end and go to the bathroom in the other. Dogs naturally do not want to urinate or defecate where they sleep, and a correctly-sized crate will eliminate this problem.

Next, you have to get the dog to enjoy being in the crate. Your dog naturally wishes to be where you are, but he also has a natural "den" behavior - small, enclosed areas make him feel safe when he is comfortable with the situation. You must train the dog with rewards to like being in his crate. Forcing the dog into the crate will only cause him to associate it with bad experiences.

The easiest way to get your dog into the crate of his own volition is to throw a treat in the crate and allow him to retrieve it. Do this several times, then shut the door when he is eating the treat. Do this several more times, then try locking the door while he is in there. Always praise him when he stays calm. If he starts to get nervous, do not pet him to try and calm him down - that only encourages his nervous behavior.

After locking him in the crate, try leaving him alone while he is locked in. He may protest a bit, but you're only going to leave him locked in for about five minutes. If he is barking or crying, wait until he stops to let him out - and be sure to praise him for being quiet. Keep locking him in the crate when you are home for longer and longer intervals - this teaches him that although he is separated from you, you will be right back in no time! Soon you'll be able to leave the house while he is securely locked in the crate. A dog trained in this fashion will often go to their crate throughout the day when you are home simply because it is a comfortable environment for them.

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4 Big No-no's in Dog Training

2008-01-02T22:42:00.000-08:00

1. Not having the right breed of dog for the type of person you are.

Little do people know that this huge fact has a lot to do with training your new friend; Let us say for example: If you are an active person, you will most likely be compatible with an active breed of dog, or if you are an inactive person, you would most likely be compatible with an inactive breed of dog; It is not going to work out if you are a couch potato and have a dog that loves the out doors. Nor is it going to work out if you are always in the outdoors and your buddy is unable to keep up. Basically, you would want a breed to fit your lifestyle, either it be active, inactive, or what ever your lifestyle maybe.

No matter what breed of dog you are interested in, or the type of person you are; I recommend doing research for the type of characteristics you want in your dog. Decide if you are able to give the dog an active or inactive lifestyle. Then make a reasonable decision. After that, also keep in mind about money expenses for vet bills, food, treats, and toys. Last but not least, you will need patience, dedication, more patience, and more patience.

2. No rubbing their noses in their accidents!
There is no excuse for this. This makes me furious. It does not matter if they are puppies to fully trained, "should have known better" adult dogs. Accidents happen. I know for a fact no one would do that to a baby or a child. Do not give yourself that crap about that they are dogs and babies are people. It does not make it OK. They are still living babies.
They as babies need to be taught in a non-threatening or non violent environment. No need for yelling, spanking, or any of that. It simply does not work and it is cruel. Calmly clean up the mess and take your dog outside reward with appraises when they go potty outside. It is easier than you think. You need patience and sometimes lots of patience. In time they will get it and they won't be afraid of you. What has helped me and my dogs is kennel training. This method is normally used when you are going to bed or not home for a short period of time. But always take your buddy outside to potty frequently. Thus it is not good for their bladder.

3. No yelling, scolding, or extreme loudness with hostility.
This act only frightens them and makes them afraid of you. This I do admit I have some problems with just like all of us do. I tend to have a heavy tone in my voice when correcting my dogs. I am not saying do not correct your dog(s), but there are better ways to discipline with out putting fear into them.
Dogs are very keen on reading body movements, the anger in the tones of ones voice, and their intent. They sense things that we may not be aware of. All in all, I suggest body language and the tone of voice is at a low threatening manor. You want them to understand the command "NO" and the reason behind it with out scaring him/her.

4. No violence!
This includes tapping, poking, smacking, hitting, striking, kicking, punching, grabbing, throwing, tossing, or any illicit act of inhumane violence. There is absolutely no reason of any kind for this behavior. Please for the sake of the animals and yourself... If you have committed any of these acts; you need to seek therapeutic help. Seriously folks this is no joke. No way in any shape or form should any of these acts be committed. These loving dogs need to be taught love and care from day one. Needed patience and dedication and more patience is highly required. Teach them, do not beat them.

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Three Things to Never Do When Training Your Dog or Puppy

2007-12-10T03:54:00.000-08:00

Let's be honest. There are literally volumes of don't s to keep in mind when it comes to training a dog or puppy. However, some mistakes seem to be made repeatedly, even by those with the best of intentions. Listed here are three common training mistakes that will not only have a negative effect on training, but could have a negative effect on your dog's life!

Striking, spanking, or other negative physical contact

This infraction is at the top of the list because not only is it an ineffective training tool, it's completely pointless and downright cruel to the animal. Striking a dog sets a very poor example for children and serves no other purpose than making the dog fear you enough to develop a host of behavioral issues such as lashing out in self-defense, urinating when approached, or shying away from human contact altogether. The ideas of smacking a puppy with a rolled up newspaper for chewing on a shoe, belt-whipping a dog who performs poorly in the hunting field, or rubbing a dog's nose in his own urine or feces as punishment for defecating on the living room floor are archaic, barbaric notions that, sadly are commonly employed today. The only (and this cannot be stressed enough) instance where a dog should ever be dealt with in a negative physical manner is if the dog is attacking you or another person or animal. Of course, this is not so much a training measure as it is a defensive measure, but it bears mentioning because it truly is the only occasion physical violence should ever be exercised against a dog.

Repeatedly shouting out the same command over and over

This training mistake isn't cruel-just completely ineffective. If your dog didn't listen to you shouting "Hilda! Come!" the first time, she's not going to listen to you the 10th, 2oth, or 100th time. The only thing that's going to happen if your dog isn't listening (or simply doesn't know the command!) is that you're going to get extremely frustrated and/or hoarse and end up making a total fool of yourself. Also, the continued repetition of an unrecognized command could desensitize your dog to that particular command should you decide to actually teach/enforce the command later down the road. If your dog doesn't obey your command the first time, stop yelling and start thinking about what you can do to remedy the problem.

Speaking to your dog like a human being

We've said it before and we'll say it again: dogs do not speak English (or any other human language), nor do they understand the meanings of obedience commands. This does not mean that your dog shouldn't be expected to "sit" once you've taught it to "sit." This means that if there were some way for you to ask your dog, he would not be able to provide you with the dictionary definition of "sit." All he would know is that when he hears a word that sounds like "sit," he follows that word with the action he's always associated with "sit." In day to day life, there's really nothing wrong with speaking to your dog. Much good comes to those who tell their dogs secrets or spill their problems to them. Dogs are fantastic listeners, and for good reason-they don't understand what you're saying, so they can't answer back! Again, there's absolutely nothing wrong with chatting away to your dog as you get ready for work or putter around the house, but there is something wrong with addressing your dog in human sentences when you really want it to listen to you and understand what you want from it. There's nothing more frustrating than listening to someone chastising their dog by saying: "Cassie! How many times do I have to tell you not to pull on the leash! You bad, bad dog, I just can't take you anywhere! Now come on, stop pulling. Cassie! If you want your treat later, you'd better behave." Let's face it-out of that entire tirade, the only thing Cassie probably understood was her name.

Everything else literally went in one ear and out the other. Not only did Cassie only understand her name, she was probably made all the more excited by the fact that her excited owner was calling her name over and over again. Time to play! Time to pull on the leash some more! Most people only address their dogs this way if they're in public, because they want people to think they're really making an effort to keep their misbehaving pet under control. Yes, your dog might understand from your tone of voice that you're angry, but again, they'll have absolutely no clue what you're saying or why you're angry. All addressing your dog in human terms really does is make you look like an utter fool and an unsuccessful dog owner. Save the conversations for moments when you're not needing to get your dog under control, and just cut to the chase if you really want to save face!

Now that you've familiarized yourself with the top three don't of dog training, check out the corresponding dos in the follow-up article: "Three Things to Do When Training Your Dog or Puppy."

About The Author: Barry S. Mcgee is a pet enthusiast. His site at: http://www.squidoo.com/petcareonline covers all areas of dog training. For answers to all your puppy and dog training questions, please visit: http://www.squidoo.com/petcareonline

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Crate Training - The Perfect Way to Housebreak A Puppy

2007-11-28T21:03:00.000-08:00

With big innocent eyes and fluffy ears, a new puppy is a wonderful addition to the family that is sure to bring you untold joy. With this new little puppy, however, come responsibilities, not the least of which is house training. All good indoor dogs have to be house trained, and there are no better ways to do this than crate training.

Crate training is a great technique for teaching your new puppy where it is and isn't acceptable to use the bathroom, and will help you minimize those nasty little accidents!

Start off by purchasing a dog crate. The size of the crate is very important - you want the dog to be able to turn around and stand up with ease and have a little bit of moving room, but otherwise the crate should be as small as you can get. The idea here is to create an environment that becomes the puppy's own little den, an area that he will instinctively not want to use the bathroom in. Since he won't use the bathroom in here unless he is neglected, you can store him here at night while you sleep, and while you are away during the day. This gets him used to being inside and not using the bathroom.

Now that he knows how to hold it in, your next task is to show him where you want him to go to the bathroom. This is, of course, outside, so as you let him out of his crate, take him directly outdoors. He'll rush into the yard and immediately use the bathroom, and at this time you should give him plenty of positive attention and praise. Keep a few treats on hand - whatever it takes to show him that this is exactly where you want him to use the bathroom. Most puppy's want to please you, and you can tap into that by showing them praise consistently, and he'll grow accustom to going outside to do his business.

It would be foolish to think that any method for house-training a puppy could keep a puppy from ever having accidents, and you need to be prepared for these. Sooner or later, and more than on one occasion, your puppy is going to use the bathroom inside. It's important that you catch him in the act, and immediately scold him for it. Avoid punishing him if you simply find his accident later - doing so will probably only confuse him, as he won't really be able to tell exactly why he's being punished. When you find him in the act, immediately usher him out the door and into the yard, and if he continues what he started outside, go ahead and give him praise for that. The whole point here is that you have to communicate to him that using the bathroom inside is not allowed. He should already be aware that going outside is good, and establishing this last piece to the puzzle for him shouldn't be too difficult.

House-training doesn't have to be an arduous process. Crate training is effective, quick, and cuts down on the number of accidents you will have to clean up. It accomplishes a lot of things at once, such as familiarizing your puppy with staying inside of a crate, which will be useful later on in life. Many dogs actually grow attached to their crates, and will wind up preferring to sleep inside one. You will also have peace of mind whenever you can't watch your puppy to know that he isn't getting into trouble, all the while teaching how to use the bathroom in the appropriate place.

Cole Carson is a successful network and internet marketer. Spiffy, the Goji Health Juice dog, wants you to learn why Goji Juice has helped him so much!

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7 Steps On How To Stop Your Dog From Barking

2007-11-26T18:08:00.000-08:00

Dogs have several different barks - They do not all mean the same thing: They may be; they may be aggressive; they may be bored, hungry, or too cold or hot, they may want attention or they may be excited.

Here are 7 Options to get your dog to stop barking:

Step One
Think of your pet as a human - try the basic needs - hunger thirst etc
Your dog might be trying to tell you something.
Remove your dog's motivation for barking.

Step Two
Consider what's making your dog bark - Imagine you are the dog.
Does he need to go outside?
Has he seen a cat or birds outside the window?

Step Three
Invest in a no-bark collar, which is effective and not cruel. When your dog barks, the collar sprays a small amount of citronella, which dogs hate.

Step Four
Use an Anti bark device if the dog is outside. The manufacturers state it works up to 50-feet of the dog.
The dog barking will set off the device, which sends out an ultrasonic blast of 130db. The dog will hear it but humans won't.

Step Five
Use positive reinforcement to train your dog to bark on command - Give him a treat or a rub as an incentive to bark.
If a dig can bark on command, he can learn how to be quieted on command as well.

Step Six
Say "Good" and encourage your dog when your pet exhibits good behavior, then give him a treat and praise him.

Step Seven
Consult a veterinary behaviorist or a pet behaviorist for additional suggestions on how to stop your dog from barking.

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Puppy Potty Training For The Average Person

2007-11-23T09:20:00.000-08:00

You may feel like potty training your puppy will be difficult and time consuming. Here are some easy tips that will get you started in the right direction. If you have a little patience, you are well on your way and success will be your reward. Consider these basic guidelines to make potty training easier and don't worry, it will be fun for both you and your new puppy.

First you need to find a place in your home where you can limit your puppy to a confined area, especially when you are not home. For obvious reasons you do not want it wandering unsupervised all over your house. You can use a safety gate to block off a tiled area, or use a crate, which is very effective. You definitely want to avoid having many accidents on your carpet. Either, or both of these will make your training easier, cleaner, and quicker. Next you will need to put down some newspaper in the area you have chosen. You should put some by the door you want him to eventually go out of. This will help your puppy learn its boundaries and go potty on those specific areas.

If you catch your puppy going potty in the house take him outside immediately, do not wait for him to finish. This will train your puppy that it is not ok to go potty in the house. Also, never hit or yell at your puppy during potty training, this will only make him fearful and timid. It may lead to your puppy to go potty in places you cannot see. That would definitely be a stinky mess. Always supervise your puppy when it is roaming freely in the house. If you find a mess in any room, you need to keep that area off limits to avoid repeat offenders.

Always be sure to take your dog outside to go potty, first thing in the morning and right before bedtime. To help prevent accidents during the night, do not give your puppy a lot of water before bedtime. When you are home with your puppy, you need to take him outside every 20 to 30 minutes to go potty. You should be using the command "go potty" while you are outside with him. It is important and most effective when you are consistent. Eventually he will become familiar with the routine and know to go potty outside. It is best to not be in a hurry when waiting for your puppy to go potty. Keep telling him to "go potty" and when he does, give him a lot of lovings and a treat. As mentioned earlier, you need to be patient.

Keep looking for signs that your puppy is learning. In about two to three weeks you should notice your dog sniffing or hanging around the door. This is a clue to you that he needs to go potty outside. take him out immediately, with supervision of course. Another sign is your puppy may run to you then towards the door until you notice that he has got to go. Always praise your puppy when he lets you know it is time to go potty. When your puppy does go potty outside, praise him again. You can praise your puppy by giving him a treat. Treats are very effective and a good scratching behind the ears works well too. Using the words, 'good boy' is a great way to verbally praise him.

The last step is to relax and reward yourself for doing such a good job training your puppy. At three to four weeks your puppy is officially potty trained. Now the rest is up to you, begin applying these techniques and enjoy and love your new puppy.

Sean Grady is a dog lover. He enjoys sharing the knowledge he gains by researching which resources prove to be most effective. Go to http://ez-puppydogtraining.blogspot.com/ to read more about training your dog. Here you will find more great dog training tips for free.

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How To Bathe Your Dog And Keep It Clean And Healthy, How To Look After The Coat Of Your Dog

2007-11-21T18:40:00.000-08:00

Bathing a dog does not have to be a struggle. The thing is dogs do sometimes have a tendency of rolling around in all sorts of muck. If you have a smaller breed dog you can bathe them in a sink, however for larger breed dogs you will have to bathe them in a tub.

Prepare all things you might need beforehand and have them close by. This would include shampoo, conditioner (for long-haired dogs), towels and brush. Also for the bathtub you will need a shower nozzle and you can also put a rubber mat on the bottom of the tub to prevent slipping. Now the fun starts.

Once you have your dog in the bathtub, check the water on your hand. It should be moderately warm.
Soak your dog thoroughly and then lather the shampoo. Work from the top to bottom, but avoid eyes and ears.
To rinse the shampoo start at the top again and work your way down. Make sure to rinse the shampoo as shampoo residue can lead to irritation of the skin. For long-haired dogs, this step would be followed with a conditioner and rinse.
Wrap your dog with the towel and pat him with the towel to get the excess water off.
Now you can brush your dog's hair to get rid off dead hair.
You can leave your dog to air dry or use hair-dryer for long-haired dogs. However do not blast the dog directly with hot air and used on lowest setting available.

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Train Your Dogs Some Basic Tricks

2007-11-17T15:39:00.000-08:00

Would you like to train your dog basic tricks? Here are some very simple tricks that you could teach your dog.

HANDSHAKE
Start the training by having your dog sit. Say, "Shake hands," and take his paw with your hand. Hold his paw and say, "Good dog!" Let go of his paw. Do this a few times every day.

After a while, say, "Shake hands," but don't take his paw. See if he raises his paw by himself. If not, keep showing him what to do by saying, "Shake hands," and taking his paw with your hand. Your dog is not slow; he is just learning

ROLL OVER
Start by having your dog lie down on his belly. You can stand over him or kneel beside him. Using a treat, hold it by his nose, and then move it around and behind him, so that he lies on his side and then rolls over. Tell him what a great dog he is!

Only roll your dog on soft surfaces like carpet or grass so he doesn't hurt his back. Some dogs don't like to roll over. It can be a little scary for them to put their belly up. Try it a few times and but if it's not fun for your dog, choose another trick

HEAD DOWN
Start by sitting on the ground with your dog. While holding a treat, put your hand in front of your dog's nose and lead him toward the ground. As soon as your dog's chin touches ground only for a second, say "Head Down!". Then say "Release" or "OK" and give him the treat after he lifts his head.

Only give your dog the treat after you have released him. Increase the time his chin is touching the ground, so eventually your dog will keep it there while you pet him. Then release him and reward him. Your dog will soon charm your friends with this trick

CRAWL
Start by having your dog lie down. Hold a treat just in front of his nose and say, "Crawl." If he starts to stand up, say, "No, down...crawl." Pull the treat away, keeping it low, near the ground and say, "Craaawl." When your dog moves even an inch or two without standing up, praise him and say, "Good dog! Craaawl."

TURN AROUND
Start by having your dog stand up facing you. Let your dog see a treat in your hand. Stand still and say, "Turn around". Lead the dog's nose around to the left (clockwise) with the treat so he walks in a circle. When he comes back to where he's facing you again, say, "Good dog!" and give him the treat.

After some practice, hold the treat in front of you so your dog can see it and say, "Turn around," but don't lead his nose. See if he is ready to turn around by himself and get the treat. Pretty soon, he will turn around faster than you can say 'Lassie!"

If you choose to use the words, "Turn Left", use them all the time. Don't use "Turn around" sometimes, and "Turn Left" other times. Be consistent.

SPEAK
Choose a game that your dog loves to play, like catch with a ball, or hide and seek with a toy. Then get him excited by saying, "Let's play! Want to play?" and show him the ball or toy. Jump and act silly so he barks and then say, "Good dog, speak!" Then play the game as his reward for learning "Speak".

You can't make a dog bark, but you can get him happy and excited so he wants to bark. After a while, your dog will bark when you say, "Speak."

Caution! If you have a dog that already causes trouble because of his barking, you might not want to encourage this behavior. If you decide it's ok to teach it, be sure to teach "Quiet", too, but do it at some other time.

PLAY DEAD
Have your dog lie down on his tummy. As you gently roll him over on his side, say, "Take a nap." While he is lying on his side, keeping his head on the floor, say, "Take a nap." Don't give him a treat. Encourage him to stay there for a couple of seconds. Then say, "Ok" or "Wake up!", let him stand up, and give him his reward.

You can use the treat to lure your dog into a lying down position. Don't give your a dog a reward while he is lying down. Give him a treat after he has completed the trick.

BEG
Have your dog sit, facing you. Hold his favorite treat just above his head and tell him, "Say please." Your dog will probably lift his front feet off the ground to reach the treat. As soon as the feet are lifted, even a little bit, give him the treat.

This is a hard trick for most dogs. Wait a little longer each time before giving the treat, but be careful not to let your dog fall over on his back. You are helping your dog develop his balance. Be kind and only do this a couple of times

KISS
Here's an easy one: Every time your dog licks your face, say, "Give me a kiss. Good boy! Give me a kiss." If he isn't a licker, put a little peanut butter on your cheek and say, "Give me a kiss." When he licks it off say, "Give me a kiss," again.

Tricks like this work because you put words with something your dog does. Pretty soon your dog hears "Give me a kiss," and thinks about licking your face. Then you give him a hug, rub his ears and say, "Good boy!" Dogs love that.

FETCH
If your dog doesn't fetch naturally, have an adult cut a slit in a tennis ball (a smaller, rubber ball if that is too big). Put some treats inside the tennis ball. Show your dog that there are treats in there, and give her one. Then, throw the ball. In the beginning, run with her and get the ball; then give her the treat. Soon you will be able to throw the ball and she will go get it (because she wants the treat!).

After your dog has figured out what he has to do to get a treat, start throwing the ball two times in a row without giving him the treat. What you are trying to do is give him the treats less and less often so someday he won't need the treats in the ball to fetch it.

Stinky Dogs -- How to Deal With It.

2007-11-06T15:53:00.000-08:00

Some dogs tend to stink more than others. This can be due to variety of reasons, some of which may require a veterinarian’s attention. Here are some of the causes of dog odors and the best treatments to combat these odor problems.

Some dogs like to roll in the dirt... and any other smelly item that may be near by. If your dog is prone to doing this then regular brushing, grooming and bathing will help to keep your dog smelling clean and fresh.

Learn more on how to deal wity stinky dogs from Rose Smith who owns CaringforCanines.com.

Crate Training Your Dog

2007-11-02T17:46:00.000-07:00

Crate Training a dog is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

First, we need to point out what are the advantages of crate training our dogs.

-you will be having that peace of mind that whenever you leave your dog, you know that nothing will be destroyed or soiled inside your house
-your dog will be comfortable, safe and will not have bad habits
-you can do dog potty training while confining your dog, he will be motivated to wait until taken outside
-traveling with your dog will be easy and safe, he won't be playing around inside your car or interfering in your driving
-your dog will enjoy the sense of security and privacy in his den where he can go to whenever he gets tired or stressed
-you will be having a peaceful environment once you crate train your dog because he will have fewer behavioral problems like unnecessary barking and chewing
-It will also serve as a mobile indoor dog house which you can move from one location to another whenever you want

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CRATE FOR YOUR DOG
There are a lot of types of crates which you can purchase at most pet supply stores or you can click my online store above to choose from a wide variety of crates. These crates may be plastic (often called "flight kennels") or collapsible, metal pens. Your dog's crate should be just large enough for him to stand up and turn around in. If your dog is still growing, choose a crate size that will accommodate his adult size. Block off the excess crate space so your dog can't eliminate at one end and retreat to the other.

BEST LOCATION TO PLACE THE CRATE
-Place the crate to an area where the family spends a lot of time like the living room or kitchen. Move the crate to your bedroom at night so that you can hear him whenever he wants to go out

CRATE TRAINING STEPS

Step 1 -- Introduction to the crate
Put a small blanket or towel inside the crate. With a happy tone ask your dog to get inside the crate. To encourage him, put some treats or toys in the crate and never force your dog to get into it. If he doesn't get inside the crate continue putting treats and toys in it for several days until he finally gets inside.

Step 2 -- Feeding Your Dog in The Crate
After you introduced your dog to the crate; you should begin feeding his regular meals near or inside the crate. If he is already comfortable inside the cage then put his food inside it but if he wouldn't still get inside, just place the food near the entrance of the crate. Then slowly move his dish inside the crate whenever you are feeding him.

When he gets comfortable eating his meal inside the crate you can now close the door while he is eating. Immediately open the door once he finishes his meal then with each successive feedings leave the door closed a little bit longer until he stays in the crate for 10 minutes or so after eating. Now if he gets noisy and wanting to get out when you close the crate, maybe you have increased the length of time too quickly. Next time try to leave him for a short period of time and when he whines again and becomes noisy leave him in the cage until he calms down, otherwise he will think that the only way to get out of the cage is through whining.

Step 3 -- Conditioning Your Dog to the Crate for Longer Periods

When you see that your dog is already comfortable eating inside the crate without fear and anxiety, you can confine him there for short time periods while you’re home. Call him to get inside the crate and give him a treat. Give him a command to enter, such as, “inside+his name.” Encourage him by pointing to the inside of the crate with a treat in your hand. When he enters the crate, praise him, give him the treat and close the door. Sit quietly near the crate for five to 10 minutes and then go into another room for a few minutes. Return, sit quietly again for a short time, then let him out of the crate.

For several days repeat this process. With each repetition, gradually increase the length of time you leave him in the crate and the length of time you’re out of his sight. Once your dog will stay quietly in the crate for about 30 minutes with you out of sight the majority of the time, you can begin leaving him crated when you’re gone for short time periods and/or letting him sleep there at night. This may take several days or several weeks.

As I said crate training is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Major Breakthrough in Dog Training -- Revealed

2007-10-13T01:39:00.000-07:00

Would it be so nice to teach or train our dogs to behave the way we want them to and do tricks in a flash? It is possible now. A major breakthrough in dog training has been revealed recently. The key in effective dog training as we all know is good communication with our dogs. We need to understand what they are thinking so that we could make tiny changes that’ll completely transform our dogs’ behavior overnight.

We have all the best intentions in having a pet dog. Remember the first time you brought your dog at home and the whole excitement of having him around. You would also feel responsible for him, same responsibility we have when we are having kids. You bathe him, give him shelter, groom him, give him shots, feed him and teaching him some tricks. But sadly despite of these, somewhere along the way, many dogs become difficult to train, become disobedient or start to show a number of problem behaviors.

If you would be training your dogs you should consider and know how to deal with the following :
· How To Interpret your Dogs Behavior
· How To Change Your Dog's Temperament
· Common Behavioral Problems in dogs, eg Chewing, Digging, Biting etc
· The Benefits of Obedience Training
· All about Aggression in Dogs
· Why Dog Training sometimes FAILS!

A lot of people have failed in training their dogs because they don’t know how to deal with the above mentioned items. But recent effective dog training methods have been unveiled in order to strengthen the way we communicate with our dogs. In dog forums a lot have been said about a breakthrough in dog training which was introduced by Ray Colerio a well known dog trainer. I also bought his ebook to find out if the said breakthrough is true or just another hoax. But to my amazement the ebook is a bang for the buck.

Potty Training Older Dogs

2007-10-03T21:40:00.001-07:00

Dog Potty Training older dogs proved to be more difficult than training a puppy. I have a 2 year old regular breed male shih Tzu, I named him Bruno. He is adorable and nice to be with. But the biggest problem I had with Bruno was that I never did a dog potty training when he was still a puppy. I never had the luxury of time to teach him. He always chose to unload in almost every corners and areas where he pleased to. After a year of cleaning and looking for Bruno's mess, I finally told myself that I have to do something with this or I'll spend the rest of my life living inside a bathroom.

I started to check out the net for some steps and ideas on how to do a dog potty training for older dogs. I found out that it's somehow difficult to do potty training on older dogs compared to puppies. Once a dog has a habit just like humans it takes a long time for it to go away. A big amount of patience is the key in doing dog potty training older dogs.

Few months ago I took a month vacation and for the reason only of having to do a dog potty training on Bruno. What I did first was to select a spot or a corner outside my house where I would want Bruno to pee or poop. Every time Bruno wakes up and after his meals I immediately brought him outside to the chosen spot. These are times when dogs would want to unload, right after their nap. After he did his "thing" on the spot that I chose, I did not have him back to the house immediately. I spent some time with him outside, took him for a walk and played with him. For sometime I did not clean the spot where I did potty training on him so that every time I would be bringing him outside he will remember the chosen spot because of the familiar scent of his own pee and poop. In case you don't know dogs are territorial and would usually unload to an area where there is a scent familiar to his. In connection with this I cleaned thoroughly the are inside my house where he accidentally unloaded his dirt so that there will be a minimal chance that he's going back to that spot.

I had Bruno's last meal at 7:00pm so that he won't urinate or poop during sleeping hours. For a month of patiently doing the above mentioned steps on dog potty training, I was glad that Bruno learned to unload at the chosen spot outside my house. My house is no bathroom anymore. Lastly to be effective on my dog potty training on Bruno and leaving him to pee and poop outside all by himself, I had my backdoor changed. I have a door installed with a mini door for Bruno so that he could just go outside whenever he wants to.

A lot of patience is needed for us to succeed in potty training our dogs . I suggest you should have one. Have fun on dog potty training.

Dog Potty Training

2007-10-03T21:39:00.000-07:00

Dog Potty Training is not like having your dog sit on a potty training chair like we used to with our kids rather it's guiding our pet dogs where to pee and poop. In most cases for dog potty training would be outside our house where we can allow some odor.

Here are some things we need to know before we do a dog potty training.
When do we bring our dogs outside? How do we know when to take our pet dogs out and do a dog potty training on them?

-right after he eats
-right after his naps
-right after taking him out of his crate
-right before his bedtime
-if he whimpers in the night
-when you notice them looking around

You can only feed him water whenever you're ready to take him out.

If he does pee or poop to an area where you don't want him to, for example on your expensive furniture or on your turkish carpet just quietly clean it up and ignore him, don't ever yell at him or punish him. For an effective dog potty training the area should be thoroughly cleaned leaving no trace of odor so that it will be unlikely for him to unload to that same spot.

Be cautious of what your dog is eating. Avoid giving him high sugar foods which give your dog low nutrition and low digestibility which would turn to high volume of waste.

Avoid giving him treats before bedtime or whenever you'll leave him for a long period of time.

Dogs need to pee and poop 15-20 minutes right after they eat.

Another effective way of dog potty training is to not to take them immediately inside after they unload because they will be having an impression that once they are done eliminating "the fun of being outside" is going to end. So stay outside with him for few minutes and take him for a walk.

Now, how to do dog potty training. Puppies are easier to train than older dogs. I will post another article about dog potty training older dogs later on. A suitable time to do a dog potty training is when puppies are still 6 months old since at this age they are likely easier to train, they are like input-output machines. Dog trainers would start teaching skills and tricks at this age as well as dog potty training.

The common method is the newspaper training. Restrict the puppy to a small room and fill the floor with paper or newspaper. Place his toys, bed, water and food bowl on there. The puppy will pee and poop almost everywhere on that newspaper filled room. And worse he is going to play with the papers and chew on them. This is Ok, don't get mad it's all a part of dog potty training. The important thing to do is to clean the mess and replace the room with new sets of newspaper.

While he is restricted to that small area he will have a habit of urinating and unloading his dirt on the newspapers because everywhere he goes it's all in paper. In due time with this newspaper dog potty training method, the puppy will start to choose a spot where he unloads. When this spot will become established and the other areas are clean with fresh newspapers, it means that you are on the right track with the dog potty training.

Now, reduce the newspaper area by taking out some sheets that are far from his chosen spot. Until what's left would be a small area where he has dirt. When he misses to unload in his chosen spot, you fail your dog potty training or you might have trim down the area so soon. But don't worry all you need to do is follow the first few steps of the dog potty training method by filling up the room with newspapers again. Eventually the puppy won't miss his target and you will need to slowly move his spot to your preferred location. It's not going to be a walk in the park for you since you have to move his chosen spot 1 inch a day. Every time the puppy misses the paper then you have to go back a few steps. The hard thing about newspaper dog potty training is when your puppy is doing remarkable progress until he misses then you have to repeat the training again. But if you will stick with the newspaper dog potty training method and eventually your puppy will be properly paper trained.